New Students

The New School requires all enrolled students to present a final official transcript before the start of their first semester of classes. All final official transcripts must indicate the date of graduation.

Transcripts must be received in the Office of Admission by August 1 for students beginning their studies in the fall and January 15 for students beginning studies in the spring. Failure to submit the required documentation for your degree program will result in a hold on your account. A hold prevents registration for subsequent semesters and could jeopardize your financial aid awards.

We accept electronic transcripts through platforms that include, but are not limited to, BridgeU, Common Application, Cialfo, Credentials eScrip-Safe, Kuder, MaiaLearning, MEFA Pathway, National Student Clearinghouse, Naviance, OverGrad, Parchment Exchange, UniFrog, SCOIR, SchooLinks, and Xello.

View our undergraduate transcript policy and graduate transcript policy to learn about transcript requirements and get submission instructions.

All new students will be assigned a New School email account within two business days of receipt of their tuition deposit. You can access your New School email account by logging in to MyNewSchool, clicking on the Apps icon (three horizontal lines located in the upper right portion of the screen), and selecting Email. You can also go directly to mail.newschool.edu.

Once you're enrolled, all official university email communications will be sent only to your New School email address, so be sure to check it regularly.

The housing application for the 2021-2022 academic year is now open. Admitted first-time students and new transfer students are welcome to apply for housing. Students who apply by May 14 will be guaranteed a housing assignment for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

Housing applications cannot be processed until both tuition and housing deposits have been received. The housing application will be available in the Services tab of MyNewSchool no sooner than two business days after you submit your tuition deposit and Intent to Enroll form to the university. 

Please visit the Housing page for more information. If you have any questions, contact Housing and Residential Education at 212.229.5459 or email universityhousing@newschool.edu.

You must either enroll in The New School's Student Health Insurance Plan or request to waive the plan if you already have health coverage. If you do not enroll or request a waiver by September 14, 2021, you will be automatically enrolled and charged the premium, so be sure to take action before the deadline. Visit the Student Health Insurance Plan page for more information. 

COVID-19 Community Guide
Review the COVID-19 Community Guide to become familiar with university health and safety protocols.

Current Address and Emergency Contact Information
All new students must provide their current address and emergency contact information. To update this information, log in to MyNewSchool and visit the Me tab, where you will find links to "Update Student Address Information" and "Update Emergency Contact Information" in the Student Information portlet. If this information changes, please return to MyNewSchool to update it.

New School Alerts
The university uses this communication system to send messages to cell phones (text and voice), email addresses, and landlines during an urgent situation affecting The New School. Visit the Services tab in MyNewSchool and find the New School Alerts portlet to confirm that your contact information is correct.

Immunizations
New York State requires that matriculated students enrolled in six (6) or more credits (including equivalency credit) who were born on or after January 1, 1957, provide the university with documentation of their immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. All new students must complete and submit an immunization and meningitis documentation form prior to registering for classes or they will not be allowed to register.

Please note: Students living on campus are required to show proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella, and must have received the meningitis ACWY vaccine within the past five (5) years. Residential students are not eligible to decline these requirements unless they have a valid medical or religious exemption on file.

Download the immunization form on the Student Health Services website and carefully read the instructions. Submit the completed form and required documentation to shs@newschool.edu by August 24, 2021, and verify that you have read the material distributed by The New School about meningococcal disease.

If you have already submitted your immunization records and received confirmation that they are complete, no further action is necessary. For more information, visit the Immunizations page.

Tuition Policy and Payment Information
Fall 2021 billing statements will be available this summer and payment will be due on August 20, 2021. Please note that you must either pay your account balance in full or be up-to-date on a payment plan on or before the tuition deadline to remain in good financial standing with the university. To learn more about payment procedures and policies, visit the Tuition, Fees and Billing page.

To view and pay your bill, sign up for a payment plan, or designate a family member to make payments on your behalf, visit the Student Accounts portlet in the Me tab of MyNewSchool.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the University Refund Policy and Schedule to change your class schedule without financial penalty.

Financial Aid (Domestic Students Only)
All new domestic students who have submitted a tuition deposit should already have completed the financial aid process. If you have not yet applied for aid, visit the Office of Financial Aid website for information and instructions.

If you are eligible for financial aid (or scholarships) and have a completed application on file, you can check the status online by logging in to MyNewSchool and accessing your financial aid information in the Financial Aid Requirements section. All new students receiving financial aid in the form of federal government-supported student loans must complete an Entrance Loan Counseling session online at studentloans.gov.

If you are an international undergraduate or graduate student, learn more about funding options on the Office of Financial Aid website.

If you have not yet paid your tuition deposit, please visit your Admission Hub before continuing. 

Students interested in requesting reasonable accommodations for a disability should complete the Disability Self-Identification Form and then contact Nicholas Faranda, director of Student Disability Services, to make an intake appointment. For more information, visit Student Disability Services.

Start with your best foot forward by choosing how you want to present yourself to the New School community. Review the requirements and submit your color photo in the Card Services online portal. Once your photo is approved, it will be your profile picture in your MyNewSchool account and be printed on your official university ID card (newcard). This card must be presented for building access, library lending, meal plan purchases, and other purposes.

For more information about your newcard, visit the Newcard page. 

Students Planning to Live On Campus
If you will be living in on-campus housing for the fall 2021 semester, you must submit a color photo by July 31, so that your newcard will be ready for you when you check in to your residence hall. This card will serve as your room key and grant you access to campus facilities and student services. If you do not submit your photo by the deadline, your newcard/room key will not be waiting for you when you arrive, and it will delay your move-in process.

Off-Campus Students
If you are not living in a New School residence hall, you will still need a newcard to access campus resources. Submit your color photo by July 31 so that your card can be printed and ready for you when you arrive on campus. If you have any questions, please contact Campus Card Services at newcard@newschool.edu. For students who were previously enrolled in a New School program and already have a newcard, no action is required.

All new students are expected to attend New Student Orientation. More information about fall 2021 Orientation will be shared in late spring.